October 18, 2024 by Klaus Crow
You would say there’s no introduction needed for The Eagles, but there’s a new generation out there who have to be enlightened. So here’s a small prelude before we start off.
The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971, known for their distinctive blend of rock, country, and folk music. They became one of the best-selling bands in history with hits like “Hotel California,” “Take It Easy,” and “Desperado,”.
Their 1976 album Hotel California is considered one of the greatest rock albums of all time, and the title track has become an enduring classic. The band broke up in 1980 but reunited in 1994 for the Hell Freezes Over tour and album, symbolizing their lasting influence in rock history.
As a guitar student you cannot get around The Eagles. Their songs are a must addition to your guitar routine and repertoire. The beautiful chord progressions, guitar licks, intro’s and solo’s contain a great treasure to learn from and level up your playing.
Fortunately for the beginner, many of their biggest hits feature simple chords, chord progressions and strumming patterns, making them perfect for both beginner and intermediate guitar player.
Now make yourself a nice cappuccino, take your guitar out of the stand, allow yourself to indulge with your favorite Eagles songs and enjoy a great moment!
Bask in the bliss of practice!
1. “Take It Easy”
Jackson Browne, co-wrote “Take It Easy” with Eagles’ Glenn Frey, which was released in 1972 on the self-titled debut album, “Eagles“. Browne originally started writing the song but got stuck, and Frey helped finish it. Frey once said the song was “a great opener” because of its message of not taking life too seriously.
The primary guitarists on “Take It Easy” by the Eagles were Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon. Frey played the lead guitar and was heavily involved in the song’s arrangement, while Leadon contributed a distinctive banjo part that helped define the song’s country-rock sound.
“Take it easy” starts relaxed with the intro playing G – G – G6sus4 (3×2013) – Gadd9sus4 (3×0013) and then comes in with a basic uptempo strumming pattern: Down-down-up-up-down-up. Great for practicing simple chord changes and singing along.
Chords: G – G6sus4 – Gadd9sus4 – D – C – Em – Am
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